Jax Media Taps John Hodges to Launch Film Unit

The A24 founding partner will oversee film projects for the producer of 'Broad City' and 'Inside Amy Schumer.'

Mahershala Ali Tracks His Oscar-Winning Style Evolution With Stylist Van Van Alonso

"She's always going to push me further than what I may instinctively want to do," Ali said of his stylist.

Barry Jenkins Quietly Raced to Make 'If Beale Street Could Talk' in Shadow of 'Moonlight's' Success

The writer-director reflects on why it's "unfair to the film" to follow on the heels of his paradigm-shifting Oscar winner and reveals that he disregarded other offers to carry on his dream adaptation: "I want to have a career — I'm going to keep making  things."

Why Lee Daniels Got Behind 'Pimp'

The producer of 'Empire' and 'Butler' director signed on as an executive producer on Christine Crokos's directorial debut, starring Keke Palmer as a lesbian pimp.

'Borg vs. McEnroe' Secures 10 Nominations for Sweden's Guldbagge Awards

Shia LaBeouf's performance as John McEnroe in Janus Metz' tennis biopic scored a Guldbagge best supporting actor nom, a rare feat for a non-Nordic actor.

'Call Me by Your Name' Selected as Best Picture by L.A. Film Critics Association

'The Shape of Water' and 'Get Out' also are among the winners; the awards will be handed out Jan. 13 at the group's annual dinner.

David Oyelowo to Star in Disney Musical From 'Moonlight' Playwright

The feature would be a mash-up of 'Othello' and 'Cyrano de Bergerac.'

IFP Week: What to Know About the Market That Counts 'Moonlight,' 'Obvious Child' Among Alumni

More than 145 films and series in various stages of development are being presented at a five-day event in Brooklyn where directors and producers are hoping to make the necessary connections to move their projects forward.

GLAAD Gives Disney, Sony, Lionsgate Failing Grades for LGBTQ Representation

In its annual studio report card, the media monitoring group reports only 23 movies from the major studios were inclusive.